Welcome to Africa Event Connect!
Your go-to podcast for all things MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) in Africa! We’re here to bring you the latest buzz, exclusive insights, and expert advice from the events world, all with a friendly, insider’s twist. Produced by Exposure Marketing and powered by our incredible media partner, Business Events Africa, we’re diving deep into the industry that makes networking magic happen!
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Exclusive Industry Insights
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Best Practices
Africa EventConnect is more than just a podcast—it’s a community for MICE professionals across Africa. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, we’re here to share trends, swap stories, and explore what’s next in events. Join us as we bring fresh episodes filled with practical tips, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes scoops from industry leaders. If you love events as much as we do, you’re in the right place!
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Projeni Pather, CEM-AP
Your go-to podcast for all things MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) in Africa! We’re here to bring you the latest buzz, exclusive insights, and expert advice from the events world, all with a friendly, insider’s twist. Produced by Exposure Marketing and powered by our incredible media partner, Business Events Africa, we’re diving deep into the industry that makes networking magic happen!
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Ep 27: From Buzzwords to Real Action – What Sustainability Actually Looks Like in Events
Sustainability is everywhere in event marketing - but rarely embedded into real delivery. In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Herkie du Preez - Founder and CEO of STRONG PR, Marketing and Events, and a CEPA-certified event professional with over a decade of...
Ep 26: Hosting the G20
In this episode of Africa Event Connect, Projeni Pather speaks with Adele Hartdegen, CEO of the Johannesburg Expo Centre, about hosting the G20 Summit. The conversation explores leadership under pressure, venue readiness, stakeholder collaboration, and what delivering...
Ep 25: Managing Change, Leadership & Service Excellence
Host Projeni Pather speaks with leadership expert Pamela Robinson on guiding event teams through uncertainty, balancing AI with empathy, and delivering service excellence under pressure. The episode shares practical insight for industry leaders navigating change while...
Ep 24: Beyond the Price Tag: How Event and Marketing Procurement Can Drive Real Value
In this episode of Africa Event Connect, host Projeni Pather sits down with Brett Cohen, Managing Director of Promo One, to explore how event and marketing procurement can move beyond cost-cutting to create real value. With over 25 years of industry experience, Brett...
Ep 23: Let’s Talk Engagement – Making Events More Human in a Digital World
Tech strategist David Wilson joins Projeni Pather to unpack how technology, data, and storytelling transform event engagement. From hybrid evolution to smarter design, this conversation explores how Africa’s event industry can use digital tools with purpose, creating...
Ep 22: How AI and Human Insight are transforming event matchmaking
Can technology make networking more human? Projeni Pather speaks with Bianca Hindmarch and Tracey Lodrich of B&T Matchmaking about how AI and empathy are transforming B2B connections. Discover how intentional matchmaking is replacing luck with strategy - and why the...
Ep 21: Beyond the Spotlight: The Art of Storytelling in Event Entertainment
From theatre to full-scale productions, Brooke Greenhill of Elegant Experience reveals how storytelling can transform entertainment from “wow” to impact. Discover her creative process, lessons from stage to showtime, and the future of event entertainment in Africa....
Ep 20: The Evolving Role of Speaker Agencies in Shaping the Narratives of Modern Events
In this Africa Event Connect episode, host Projeni Pather chats with Melisa Tsotetsi from Unique Speakers Bureau International about how speaker agencies shape event narratives, align thought leadership with brand strategy, and elevate African voices. They explore...
Ep 19: The Business of Events: Partnerships, Sponsorships, Brand Alignment & Media
Lyndon Barends, CEO of Arena Holdings, joins Africa Event Connect to reveal how Africa can build sustainable, purpose-driven sports and entertainment properties. From partnerships to future disruptions, Lyndon shares leadership lessons, real-world case studies, and...
Ep 18: When women support women, industries transform.
Tamsin Gallick, co-founder of Events by Her, joins Projeni Pather to explore building inclusive spaces, balancing creativity and purpose, and the power of community in events. A candid conversation about lessons learned, industry gaps, and a bold vision for the future...
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